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blitzkrieg Definition

blitz·krieg (blits′krēg′)

noun

  1. sudden, swift, large-scale offensive warfare intended to win a quick victory
  2. any sudden, overwhelming attack

Etymology: Ger < blitz, lightning + krieg, war

blitzkrieg Synonyms

blitzkrieg

n.

blitz, raid, assault, lightning attack; see attack 1.

blitzkrieg Usage Examples

Converse of object

launch: An artist must launch a multimedia blitzkrieg to boost sales.

Adjective modifier

  • German: The squadron was however actively involved in the frantic aerial campaign to stem the German Blitzkrieg during May 1940.
  • imperialist: Another point to note is the sinisterly continuing propaganda onslaught on Sudan to justify an imperialist blitzkrieg military intervention.

Modifies a noun

  • tactic: The Germans used Spain as a testing ground for their new planes tanks and for the development of blitzkrieg tactics.
  • attack: As with all early blitzkrieg attacks, the Germans had the element of surprise.
  • warfare: They suffered badly against the Luftwaffe, leaving no doubt that the Lysander was neither intended or suited to blitzkrieg warfare.